Historical English Cottage With A Cantilevered Glazed Extension
From the meandering leafy country lane, a casual glance over the hedgerows would not reveal anything unusual about this cozy cottage. Set back from the road behind green lawns and native flowers, it’s red roof tiles gather moss and traditional wooden framed windows nestle behind dense ivy, with no clue as to what lies behind....
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Nature-Inspired Materials for Interiors: Neo Ecology at Cologne IMM 2016
New German companies are springing up to offer exciting new options for home designers who want to choose nature materials. The trend for natural and ecological materials was evident at Cologne’s International Furniture Fair and is surely set to grow. Homedit was interested in what new materials are being used, and what looks can be achieved in...
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Comfort in Cologne: Sensational Sofa and Seating Trends from IMM 2016
Sofas and seats form the centre of the home and are some of the biggest furniture investments we make. A modern good sofa turns a house into a home, and at Cologne’s Furniture Fair IMM you couldn’t fail to find your dream sofa. The world’s largest exhibition of upholstered furniture invites you to sit down and take in...
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Sebastian Herkner’s ‘Das Haus’ Celebrates Openness And Transparency In Home Design At IMM Cologne 2016
As his impressive ‘Das Haus’ home opened to visitors at Cologne’s IMM International furniture exhibition, German designer Sebastian Herkner remarked that design should take responsibility and try to help with cultural integration. In his choice of materials and objects for ‘Das Haus’ Herkner had the German ‘Wilkommenskultur’ in mind. The result is an open concept...
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Future Furniture Design Talent at IMM Cologne 2016
What is created when the rules are broken and traditional crafts reinvented? What happens when a humble chair meets the world of sculpture via latex and string? What if you wanted to pack up and take your bathtub with you when you move house? These and other questions are tackled by up and coming talent...
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Maximizing Micro Spaces: Tiny Berlin Apartments by Spamroom
When it comes to big ideas for small spaces, Paola Bagna and her design studio Spamroom thrive on working with constraints. Her designs for compact apartments in Berlin make the most of limited dimensions and tight budgets. This Catalan designer combines upcycled materials with retro and industrial elements, linked by crisp minimalist lines to capture the Berlin...
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DMY Berlin 2015: Exploring Next Generation Product And Furniture Design
Berlin’s 13th DMY international design festival reinvented itself this year with a new venue and dedicated professionals day. Homedit was excited to explore 8000 sqm of exhibition space with an eye on what future focused designers could offer the world of home interior design. Kraftwerk Berlin’s monstrous concrete powerstation walls contribute a dystopian backdrop to the...
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A Lush Sydney Eco House Built Around a Living Courtyard
Daphna Tal and Cameron Rosen are a Sydney couple on a mission to change the way we think about interiors. When Homedit had a chance to visit their family home in Rose Bay, we jumped at a chance for a masterclass in sustainable building and green interior design. The family home centers on a striking double...
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